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Digital world will continue to push new boundaries

IT’S GOOD TO TALK: Dr Mike Short, pictured inside the Bury O2 call centre

8:12am Wednesday 3rd March 2010

DIGITAL Britain will continue to boom as information communication technology commands an even greater foothold in our day-to-day lives.

Awards night

8:17am Wednesday 3rd March 2010

TRAINING provider Alliance Learning, which has a base in Radcliffe, is staging its annual awards evening next Thursday.

Newcomers at local law firm

8:14am Wednesday 3rd March 2010

THREE new appointments have been announced at Bury-based solicitors Clough & Willis.

New executive moves in

NEW POST: Mary Dempsey

8:13am Wednesday 3rd March 2010

SOLICITORS GLP have appointed Mary Dempsey as conveyancing executive at their Prestwich office in Fairfax Road.

New area manager for town

IN TOWN: Sahryn Lewis

8:15am Wednesday 3rd March 2010

GREATER Manchester Chamber has appointed a new local area manager for Bury.

Centre opens

8:16am Wednesday 3rd March 2010

BOOTS hearingcare is opening its latest centre at Mill Gate’s Union Arcade in Bury tomorrow.

New appointment

9:51am Wednesday 24th February 2010

RADCLIFFE-based training provider Alliance Learning has appointed Paul Cocker as operations executive to assist with the development of their business. He joins from Trafford College where he undertook the role of unit manager in the business management and retail department.

Brothers hope for Domino’s effect

TASTE OF SUCCESS: Majid, left, and Sajid Naeem

9:52am Wednesday 24th February 2010

TWO former car mechanics are embarking on the road to success by taking over the Domino’s Pizza store in Bolton Road, Bury.

Treble tops on the board

9:46am Wednesday 24th February 2010

HANDS-On Computer Solutions have strengthened their management team with the appointment of three new directors.

Manufacturing promotion

9:48am Wednesday 24th February 2010

A WEEK-long campaign to promote manufacturing in the North West will take place between March 1 and 5.

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